All posts by Allison Burke

For Students Archive

Volunteer at Dogtown After Hours

Scan the QR code to see the Dogtown After Hours event schedule.

Volunteer for a variety of fun activities the week of March 15 during Dogtown After Hours. There are lots of times and slots open. Student organizations can sign up to host an activity or individuals can sign up to volunteer at particular events. Organizations looking to host an activity, or anyone with questions should email olivia.cantrell@drake.edu. Individuals can sign up using this link.

To get the list of events for Dogtown After Hours scan the QR code. For questions, email allison.burke@drake.edu.

— Allison Burke, BN’23

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Automatic captioning in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Panopto

With the recent addition of automatic captioning by Zoom, we now have access to two platforms (Zoom and Microsoft Teams) that provide automatic transcriptions as well the ability as enable automatic transcripts to recorded content using Panopto. Recordings made with Zoom or Microsoft Teams can be uploaded to Panopto to include captioning in the recording.

To assist faculty and staff with using these features, ITS staff has created a new knowledge base article with instructions and information. Learn more by reading Using Automatic Transcription Services (How-to).

— Clayton Mitchell, ITS

For Students Archive

Scholarships available: Apply for first-generation student conference

Attention all first-generation students. Applications to attend the Circle of Change First Generation Student Virtual Career Leadership Experience is now open for interested first-generation students. This two-day virtual conference on April 9–10 will provide first-generation students with insight on career success and leadership skills. Students will attend various sessions to hear from former first-generation students who are now successful professionals in their respective fields. This is a great opportunity for first-generation students to feel supported and well-equipped as they transition into the job market after graduation.

At Drake, we define a first-generation student as a college student whose parents/legal guardians have not received a bachelor’s degree from a four-year university.

If selected, the cost of attendance will be covered by the Slay Fund for Social Justice.

Apply by March 19

— Marina Verlengia, New Student Programs

For Students Archive

Get paid for your business or business idea

Applications are now being accepted for the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition. Sponsored by John Pappajohn and Equity Dynamics Inc., the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition is open to any Iowa college or university student of any major who has an interest in starting their own venture. If you have a business or a business idea, this is a great way to get seed money for your idea/venture.

Regional winners in the Pappajohn competition receive $500 and three statewide finalists will receive $5,000. 

Applications are due at 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Visit https://bit.ly/30kvcPX to learn more and download a PDF of the application, visit https://bit.ly/2OpySgU to apply online, or email jpec@drake.edu for more information.

— Stephanie Cardwell, Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

For Students Archive

Make a difference with the remote phonathon team

Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference and prepare for your future career? Drake Phonathon is hiring for the Spring 2021 semester. On our team you will develop the communication and interpersonal skills employers are looking for while building connections with alumni and members of the Drake community. Apply to be a Remote Ambassador at Phonathon. We are a great team that offers amazing scheduling, flexibility, and the ability to work remotely from your dorm or home. Pay is competitive with regular increases and the opportunity to advance into supervisory roles for long-term employees. To apply, please contact Liz.Seffrin@drake.edu.

— Becca Widmer, Director of Annual Giving

Strategic Updates Archive

Give a shout-out to a deserving colleague

Giving a shout-out is a great way to recognize your colleagues for their hard work, talent, support, and creativity during a very challenging year, and it can simply brighten their day. 

As part of Staff Appreciation Month, Human Resources is encouraging every staff member to submit a shout-out (formerly called Spotlight Stories) for a fellow colleague. Simply post a message on Twitter and Instagram using #DrakeBulldogs or submit a sentence of appreciation to Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

Shout-outs will be compiled and shared in OnCampus at the end of the month as well as on the University’s social media pages. Giving a shout-out is quick and easy—simply write a sentence or two thanking a co-worker or team for a job well-done, going the extra mile, or showing support during an ever-changing year.

To help you get started, here are a few shout-outs I would like to give:

  • Facilities Planning and Management team: Thank you for the wonderful job you have done this past year maintaining our campus and buildings during the pandemic. We appreciate everything you do!
  • All Staff Council:  Thank you for your hard work this past year finding ways to support staff both on campus and remotely.  From coordinating water cooler events to organizing the Called to be True Blue program, you are the best!

As an added bonus, everyone who sends in a shout-out will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win prizes. 

Please take a few minutes to post or send in a shout-out to show your gratitude for our amazing colleagues!

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

For Faculty Archive

Apply for stipends for adopting Open Educational Resources instead of expensive textbooks

The Iowa Department of Education Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund has awarded Cowles Library and other members of the Iowa Private Academic Libraries (IPAL) consortium a $254,650 grant to support open education resource (OER) initiatives at private colleges and universities across the state of Iowa.

As a qualifying IPAL member, Drake University can apply for funds from this grant. The grant is structured to award projects ranging from OER adoption ($500 stipend) to creation of new OER (stipend up to $10,000), with options in between for adaptation of OER, creation of support materials, and course redesign. Collaborative proposals are welcome, and partnering with faculty at other Iowa colleges is encouraged but not required.

Choosing OER for course materials can save students significant amounts of money and ensure that all students have the learning resources needed for success in the class. Drake librarians are available for consultation to help you find OER for your courses.

For more information, and to note your interest, see https://researchguides.drake.edu/OER/grant2021.

— Jill Gremmels, Dean, Cowles Library

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Global Citizenship Award winner: Sally Haack

Congratulations to Sally Haack, professor of pharmacy practice in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, on winning the 2021 Global Citizenship Award!

The Principal Global Citizenship Award is awarded annually to a Drake University faculty or staff member, recognizing outstanding contributions to global engagement and internationalization of the campus and curriculum. This award is sponsored by the Principal Center for Global Citizenship.

This award was presented to Professor Haack by Provost Sue Mattison March 4 at the Global Citizen Forum. This presentation is available on YouTube to watch on-demand.

— Hannah Sappenfield, Global Partnerships Coordinator

Campus Announcements Archive

Celebrate and recognize fellow Bulldogs during All In

The annual All In 24-Hour Giving Challenge is about more than just giving donations. It’s about giving recognition and celebrating our Drake community. This year, we want to acknowledge all we’ve faced together and elevate the moments of triumph, perseverance, kindness, transformation, and strength that you’ve seen in other Bulldogs through a video project. If you have someone you’d like to recognize, please sign up here to record a 15–20 second video message. (The process is easy and can be done from wherever. The All In team will provide instructions once you sign up.)

Here are some examples to get you thinking of moments you can recognize:

  • Classmate, I’m so inspired by how much you’ve done for the neighborhood by volunteering. It’s great to be in a community with such passionate people who want to make a difference.
  • Professor, you opened my mind to a career I never thought possible. Thank you for believing in me.
  • Friend, we celebrated when you nabbed that internship and then we celebrated again when the company offered you a job after graduation.
  • Friend, when I faced a family challenge, you helped me get through the fall semester. I wouldn’t have stayed on track to graduate without you.
  • Teammate, when we went all remote last spring, your daily texts and posts kept me feeling connected and hopeful. Thank you for always being there to talk, I’m so happy to be playing together again.
  • Colleague, we saw a lot of changes and challenges this year. Your grace through it all has been nothing short of inspiring. Thank you for always going the extra mile.

These video messages will be shared with the Drake audience on social media during the All In 24-Hour Giving Challenge (April 8–9). The deadline to submit a video is March 23.

Thank you for helping us recognize the Bulldogs who have risen to meet the moment. We look forward to celebrating with our community during All In. (RSVP to All In to stay up-to-date).

Please reach out to Alicia Chilton, assistant director of marketing, alicia.chilton@drake.edu, with any questions.

— The All In Team